I will be calling a meeting in a few days for the selection of students who said they would take up our offer of help to secure a BBC placement.
In the meantime if this applies to you, would you please start thinking about choosing where and when you want to go. A good time to go might be after the exams, or later in the summer. Don’t choose during the Easter holidays as many students want to go then. Your preferred option may be a regional newsroom near your home.
You will need to provide the BBC three choices and two alternative dates.
The BBC will give preference to students who are flexible about dates.
Some tips. Do the research: find out whether there is actually a newsroom in the place you are applying to.
Also, the World Service is in process of moving, so not taking anyone at the moment.
Be realistic in your choices: there will be a limited number of opportunities at Today, for example.
